Maidstone Museums

Type:Exhibition Venue

St Faiths Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LH

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Maidstone Museum represents the ideal venue for conducting executive meetings, business conferences, and team workshops, with its setting in the heart of the town ensuring it is accessible and within easy reach of the region’s exceptional range of facilities and services.

You can choose from the historic surroundings of the Bentif Library or the modern, light and airy Glass Room overlooking Brenchley Gardens, or impress clients by booking the whole of the Museum for your private use for an out of hours event. 

Both rooms benefit from providing modern facilities as well as the services of dedicated museum staff to help manage your event. In addition, catering staff can ensure that your event provides food and refreshments for all delegates using fresh, locally sourced produce.

The Bentlif Library – which dates from 1890 – has the capacity to hold up to 35 delegates (depending on room arrangement), with décor including mahogany bookcases and magnificent oil paintings for a dramatic ambience.

The Glass Room, meanwhile, represents the modern face of the museum. Flooded with natural light and overlooking  Brenchley Gardens, this boardroom-style room has the capacity to hold up to 18 delegates.

Maidstone Museum is situated in the town centre within 2 minutes walking distance of Maidstone East station.

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Events

Thursday, 27th February 2025 - Thursday, 27th February 2025

Pirate shipA History of Pirates with Kent Archaeological SocietyJoin us for a welcome drink and an hour or so immersed in a discussion on Piracy in 16th and 17th century Britain through the exploits of Francis Drake and Henry Morgan, led by Kent Archaeological Society.
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Saturday, 1st March 2025 - Saturday, 1st March 2025

Japanese textilesJapanese Postcard: Textile WorkshopBe inspired by our Japanese Exhibition and join award-winning Anne Kelly in creating a fabric Japanese Postcard. This workshop will showcase key sewing techniques
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Saturday, 8th March 2025 - Saturday, 8th March 2025

Margot Robbie as Barbie with Barbie iconography scattered around her, She's wearing a bright pink waist coast and trousers, and a cowboy hat. Movie Night: BarbieExperience the magic of the Barbie movie for International Women's Day at Maidstone Museum. Dress up encouraged!
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Friday, 14th March 2025 - Friday, 14th March 2025

Goddess Minerva laying in a red robe and wearing a helmet. She's got a wreath in one hand and a torch in another. Romans TalkHear the story of Roman Kent and its wider importance in Roman Britain through the spectacular artefacts of the show.
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Saturday, 15th March 2025 - Saturday, 15th March 2025

Paul Mescal dressed as a Roman Gladiator, kneeling in the Colosseum arena. Movie Night: GladiatorMissed the cinema showings? Don't worry, we got you covered! Watch the latest Gladiator movie at Maidstone Museum.
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Friday, 28th March 2025 - Friday, 28th March 2025

90s quiz90s Quiz NightLet's take it back to the 90s with our 90s themed quiz. From music to art, politics and culture, they'll be a section for everyone.
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Saturday, 29th March 2025 - Saturday, 29th March 2025

Pot of tea and foodMothers Day at the Museum: Tea & SconesLooking for something different this Mother's Day? Join us on the Saturday for tea, bubbly and scones!
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Friday, 11th April 2025 - Friday, 11th April 2025

board gameBoard Games NightPut your skills to the test and join us for a Games Night. All board games with be provided by Thames & Kosmos – you might even find your new favourite game!
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Saturday, 12th April 2025 - Saturday, 12th April 2025

A medieval market, outdoors, with red bunting hanging across buildings, and vendors interacting with the public. There are cobbled stones on the walkwLocal History FairAfter a walk around the Medieval Fair in Brenchley Gardens, meet Kent's local history societies, from archaeology to geology, family history and metal detecting, you'll be sure to learn more about Maidstone' history
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Saturday, 12th April 2025 - Saturday, 12th April 2025

A drawing of people, a heart, plaster, clouds against a green background. The Shop of Old Curiosities: Improv by No Name NomadsAn improvised show of mysterious artifacts and unique treasures. Explore a collection of antiques, oddities, and relics: that's just the actors!
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Thursday, 17th April 2025 - Thursday, 17th April 2025

A birds eye view of someone drawing in the style of manga. Manga WorkshopLooking to learn a new skill in 2025? Test out your drawing skills with a Manga workshop, led by the award-winning Lana Arkhi. She won the People's Choice Award in 2018. There will be two sessions, one aimed at young people and families, and young aimed at 17+.
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Saturday, 26th April 2025 - Saturday, 26th April 2025

An image of the Observatory Tower from corrugated windows. Observatory TourThe Victorian housekeeper will guide you up the stairs to the Observatory, only open once a year! Please note this tour consists of 42 steps each way, and is very narrow and winding.
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Wednesday, 30th April 2025 - Wednesday, 30th April 2025

Two people sat on a wooden table, with two glasses on red wine.Anti-Dating App Happy HourJoin us for an after-work social to meet new people, do something new and mingle at our beautiful museum.
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Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025

Graphic of a young boy looking at a heron. The heron is in the water, the boy is standing on a rock.Movie Night: The Boy & The HeronDive into Japanese cinematography with a classic Studio Ghibli movie
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Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025

Carriage Museum TourWalk through a different era with a private tour of our Carriage Museum with expert Amy Bracey from the Carriage Foundation.
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Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025

a purple concert background Eurovision Song Contest: Live ShowingWatch the Eurovision on the big screen in our gorgeous historical library.
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Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025

A purple background with confettiEurovision Song Contest: QuizThink you've got what it takes? Tune your ears and test your Eurovision knowledge with our Eurovision Quiz the night before the 2025 live showing!
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Saturday, 14th June 2025 - Saturday, 14th June 2025

Father's Day at the Museum: Dino DayJoin Maidstone Museum for the Big Weekend and an early Father's Day special.
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Saturday, 21st June 2025 - Saturday, 21st June 2025

An image from the movie of Florence Pugh, a blonde, short woman, wearing a floral dress and head piece. In the background there are gardens,Movie Night: MidsommerJoin us in celebrating Midsummer with the award-winning movie starring Florence Pugh
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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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